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Developer log


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Member activity

Here's 10 things that happened most recently:


Teddy Florea commented on We launched a Sustainable Activities Marketplace and AI Agent for Tours in Portugal (32 minutes ago)
Gonçalo Castanho commented on We launched a Sustainable Activities Marketplace and AI Agent for Tours in Portugal (1 hour ago)
Caitlin McGonagle followed Jordan Odom (1 hour ago)
Jake Jeong followed Jordan Odom (1 hour ago)
Rodrigo Pinto upvoted Photos from Berlin Travel Massive's Unconference at Hotel MOA — Shaping the Future of Travel Through Talks and Community (2 hours ago)
Ian commented on Any "M" Recommendations? (2 hours ago)
Ilona Kauremszky registered for How travel professionals can use A.I. to automate their workflows (2 hours ago)
Christine DePalo followed Naquan (3 hours ago)
James Mortimer commented on Has anyone had any experience with tourist.com? (3 hours ago)
Shanna upvoted Any "M" Recommendations? (4 hours ago)

Recent posts

Here's the 10 most recent posts:


#1. Travelpayouts Drive Helps Bloggers Earn On Autopilot with AI-powered Monetization Tools: (0 upvotes, 0 comments).


Posted by Maria Anashkina in Article , AI, Blogging, Affiliate, Travel Tech, News.
Featured on Feb 6, 2026 (Today).
External link to website.

Travelpayouts’ devs spent most of 2025 working on a top-secret project: a multi-function AI monetization engine. And now, after being trained on thousands of travel sites, Drive is live!

Bloggers no longer have to spend time on manual monetization, but they’re earning more – our partners who have fully enabled Drive are already seeing up to +30% boosts to revenue.

Here’s what Drive does:

* After analyzing your content and traffic, it inserts affiliate links and widgets where readers are ready to book. No flashy banners, just smooth, native integrations.
* It adds travel offer previews to increase the number of conversion opportunities.
* It converts regular links to affiliate ones – no more missed revenue.
* It identifies highly interested visitors and follows up with them.
* It optimizes its approach in real time based on results.

Drive wasn’t the first time we applied AI; we’d already used it to create scripts that helped with link maintenance, tool placement, and so on. But now all of our AI innovations complement each other as part of one monetization system. It’s the simplest, most convenient way to activate multiple earning tools at once.

Want to try it out for yourself? [Get started here](special.travelpayouts.com/tools/drive/?utm_medium=inf&utm_source=travelmassive&utm_campaign=other). And tell us what you think!


0 comments:


#2. Any "M" Recommendations?: (1 upvotes, 4 comments).


Posted by Mary Lewis in Discussion ,
Featured on Feb 6, 2026 (Today).


4 comments:

Mary Lewis (Founder/Content Creator, Sawadee ka!):

I'm doing a compilation of top "M" places. So far I've gone to Malta, Malaga, Miami, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco. Maldives or Myanmar (though costly!) possibly next - or any recommendations? Thanks.


Shanna (Partner Manager, Customer Alliance):

Are you referring to ‘M’ as the country, or the cities as well?


Shanna (Partner Manager, Customer Alliance):

Moldova, Mozambique, Mauritius, Mongolia came to my mind 🤔


Ian (Founder, Travel Massive):

Maroochydore (Australia), Milford Sound (New Zealand), and of course Manhattan!


End of comments.

#3. We launched a Sustainable Activities Marketplace and AI Agent for Tours in Portugal: (5 upvotes, 6 comments).


Posted by Gonçalo Castanho in Marketplace , Portugal, Tour, Activity, AI, Sustainability.
Featured on Feb 5, 2026 (yesterday).
External link to website.

6 comments:

Gonçalo Castanho (Owner and Manager, Cooltour Oporto):

At Cooltour Oporto we recently launched a Sustainable Activities Marketplace with an AI Agent to help visitors plan their trip, discover local insights, and make more sustainable choices while exploring Portugal.

From solar boat tours to hiking experiences, walking tours to bike journeys, the platform offers a selection of activities from 20+ verified eco-conscious partners, chosen for their high customer ratings and sustainable practices.

To help travelers make better choices, we also added a Sustainable AI Agent. Its purpose is simple: to help travelers plan better. The AI Agent recommends sustainable activities from the Marketplace, suggests eco-friendly places to stay, and shares responsible travel tips based on destination and travel style.

👉 Check it out at cooltouroporto.com

Why we built it...

What if one platform could bring together high-quality experiences, trusted information, and responsible travel in Portugal?

That question sits at the heart of what Cooltour Oporto is building.

The Cooltour Oporto Sustainable Activities Marketplace brings together carefully curated experiences from independent tour operators across Portugal. Rather than offering endless options, Cooltour Oporto focuses on quality, authenticity, and responsible tourism, selecting experiences that add real value both for travelers and for the places they visit.

Alongside the Marketplace, our travel blog (cooltouroporto.com/blog) explores sustainable travel topics, local culture, and responsible initiatives, while also highlighting eco-friendly accommodations and more conscious ways of discovering each destination.

Together, the Marketplace, the Blog, and the AI Travel Agent form an integrated ecosystem designed to help travelers discover the real Portugal through responsible travel and carefully selected, high-quality experiences.

Join us in shaping a more sustainable future for tourism in Portugal!


Rodrigo Pinto (General Manager, LATC Turismo):

Sensacional a iniciativa, Gonçalo. Parabéns a você e toda a equipa!


Gonçalo Castanho (Owner and Manager, Cooltour Oporto):

Thanks a lot Rodrigo! We'll keep pushing it :) Saudações


Teddy Florea (Founder & Experience Designer, Soul Dreamers):

Love this initiative, Gonçalo, and congratulations on building such a thoughtful and future-oriented platform!

At Soul Dreamers, we curate immersive cultural storytelling experiences in Lisbon, connecting travelers with local artists, musicians, small food businesses, and hidden neighborhoods through community-centered walks, tastings, and live music.

Our focus is on slow travel, social impact, and authentic connection in supporting local ecosystems while helping visitors understand the human stories behind the city.

We’d love to explore how Soul Dreamers could be featured in your Sustainable Activities Marketplace. Could you share more about the selection process and next steps?

Looking forward to connecting and learning more.

Teddy (www.souldreamers.net/blog)


Gonçalo Castanho (Owner and Manager, Cooltour Oporto):

Hi Teddy,

Many thanks for your message, I really loved your website too and the concept behind it. And you work with Bókun, that's great too. I’ll send you an email shortly so we can e-meet soon and exchange a few ideas.

Obrigado, see you soon!
Gonçalo


Teddy Florea (Founder & Experience Designer, Soul Dreamers):

Amazing Goncalo, looking forward to setting up the intro call, and learn more from each other's end!


End of comments.

#4. Photos from Berlin Travel Massive's Unconference at Hotel MOA — Shaping the Future of Travel Through Talks and Community: (11 upvotes, 3 comments).


Posted by Bjorn Troch in Article , Berlin, Unconference, Travel Massive, Innovation, Community.
Featured on Feb 5, 2026 (yesterday).
External link to website.

Our very first [Berlin Travel Massive Unconference](www.travelmassive.com/events/berlin-travel-massive-unconference-shape-the-future-of-travel-9010871050) last week at Hotel MOA was an absolute blast. It was genuinely great to have our community together in the room and to see the conversations, connections and ideas that came out of the evening. You'll find photos in the gallery above.

A big thanks to our speakers for sharing their expertise and industry insights: [Dario Raijman](www.travelmassive.com/@dario-raijman-1807934576) from textomap, [Luca Albano](www.travelmassive.com/@luca-albano-1181217904) from Customer Alliance, [Alexander Schober](www.travelmassive.com/@alexander-schober-6518150490) from Codyco, [Andreas Schürrle](www.travelmassive.com/@aschurrle) from ADAC, [Steffen Beil](www.linkedin.com/in/steffen-beil-chatset/) from TourSage, [Denisa Kostolanyiova](www.travelmassive.com/@denisa) from Stay22, [Stefan Ellrott](www.travelmassive.com/@stefan-ellrott-6032987390) from FreedomPay, [Deborah Rothe](www.linkedin.com/in/deborahrothe/) from ITB Berlin, and [Michaela Kehrer](www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-kehrer-8b7408a5/) from VisitBerlin.

Massive thanks to [Philip Ibrahim](www.linkedin.com/in/philipibrahim/) and [Valérie Forget](www.linkedin.com/in/valerieforget94/) and the team from [Hotel MOA](moa.de/en/) for hosting us and of course eternal gratitude to our master of ceremony [Stephan Ullerup](www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-ullerup/) from UberventGo.

And of course, thanks to all attendees for showing up and helping shape this community.

We’re already working on the next Travel Massive Berlin events and would love to see you again soon. Our next gathering is our [ITB Party on March 3](www.travelmassive.com/events/berlin-travel-massive-itb-party-2026-1060376387) and you are warmly invited — be sure to get your ticket to join us and attend.

Warmly,
— [Bjorn](www.travelmassive.com/@social_traveler) & [Hannah](www.travelmassive.com/@hannah-deans), Travel Massive Berlin

PS: Are you based in Berlin? Join [Travel Massive Berlin](www.travelmassive.com/posts/berlin-travel-massive-798824414) and stay updated on upcoming events.


3 comments:

Shanna (Partner Manager, Customer Alliance):

I can see some familiar faces 🤗
Congrats on the Travel Massive Berlin edition 🎉


Marcus Lee (Director, CEO Asia Business Travel):

unconference is a nice concept


Ian (Founder, Travel Massive):

Looked like a great event! Well done Bjorn, Hannah and everyone involved!

What were the most surprising discussions and insights from the evening's presentations and talks?


End of comments.

#5. Looking for honest feedback on our newly launched travel platform - TRAppe: (5 upvotes, 3 comments).


Posted by Gabby Yan in Discussion , Startup, Feedback, Bali.
Featured on Feb 4, 2026 (2 days ago).
External link to website.

3 comments:

Gabby Yan (TRAppe.):

Hi Travel Massive community 👋

I want to open myself up to some very honest feedback on my travel platform and know this community isn’t afraid to be honest.

I’m the founder of TRAppe (trappetravel.com), a travel discovery platform focused on helping travellers discover and book directly with locally owned, community-led tourism businesses around the world, which just launched last week.

TRAppe started with a small Bali experiment last year as a simple travel e-guide and slowly evolved into what TRAppe is today: a curated platform that prioritises direct bookings, local ownership and storytelling.

One thing I also want to be transparent about is our current model. Right now, all businesses listed on TRAppe are highly curated, we get on a call with every business to get to know them better and ensure they align with our values (and we have said no to businesses we don’t believe align). They are listed on the platform on a monthly or annual subscription, with the lowest plan starting at $5 per month, intentionally designed to be accessible for small, locally owned businesses.

We made a conscious decision not to go down the traditional commission route. For many small operators, commissions can quickly eat into already-thin margins, especially in destinations where tourism income directly supports families and communities.

We’re also very passionate about addressing economic leakage in tourism. In many destinations, a significant portion of tourism revenue leaves the local economy through commission-based platforms. While no model is perfect, we believe reducing reliance on high-commission structures is one small but meaningful step towards keeping more value within local communities.

While subscriptions aren’t a perfect solution, they felt like a fairer and more predictable starting point for the businesses we work with.

Now that we’ve gone global, I’d genuinely love feedback from this community. Please feel free to be critical and even tear it apart if needed.

I truly believe this is the only way to improve and build something that’s actually useful for travellers while genuinely helping local businesses gain more visibility and keep more value within their local communities.

If you have a moment to explore the site, I’d really appreciate your thoughts on:
- how usable it feels as a traveller
- what’s confusing or missing
- what would make it more helpful or intuitive

We’re still early, still learning and very much in build mode.

I’d also love to connect with anyone here who’s working in sustainable tourism, community-led travel, destination development or alternative travel platforms.

And I’m always happy to connect via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellayan/

Thanks for reading and really looking forward to your honest feedback xx


Heather Stimmler (Editor & Journalist, Secrets of Paris):

"Every listing links straight to the business, so more of your travel dollar stays
with the people who make these places special"

I LOVE this model, the first truly fair one I've seen for an international travel platform. The website seems intuitive, looks good, and I like the extended details about each company that shows you really did your homework. Can't wait to see more destinations in Europe. :-)


Gabby Yan (TRAppe.):

Thank you so much for the feedback Heather! It really means a lot to hear this. I’m so glad the model and intention behind it came through clearly and resonated with you.

We already have a few more destinations and businesses in the pipeline for Europe. Right now, we’re still refining our onboarding process as we grow. I personally get on a call with every partner to really understand their story and build a genuine relationship with them, which means onboarding takes a bit longer but it’s something I really insist on and how I want to build TRAppe.

Please do check back soon, we’re adding (or hoping to add) new listings every week :)


End of comments.

#6. Travel Booking Engine Plugins vs Building My Own Itinerary Pages — What Adds More Value for a Tour Business?: (1 upvotes, 7 comments).


Posted by Edson Osmond in Discussion , Travel Tech, Startup, Tour Company.
Featured on Feb 4, 2026 (2 days ago).


7 comments:

Edson Osmond (Photographer & Travel Guide, Lets Go Wild):

I’m currently building a tour-selling website for my company (Jema Safaris & Tours in Tanzania), and I’m stuck on a decision that I think many tour operators face:

Should I use a travel booking engine plugin (or embedded booking system)… or should I build my own itinerary/booking flow using my website builder?

On one side, travel engine plugins promise speed and automation. On the other side, custom itinerary pages give full control over storytelling and branding — which is critical for selling safaris and multi-day tours.


Tony Jefferson (Founder, TravelingSession.com):

Plugin would be your easiest and cheapest option, but if it doesn't do exactly what you want it to do, what's the point. Don't bother trying to make the plugin do something it wasn't designed to do, because it's not worth the hassle.

If I'm understanding correctly, if you build it out using your website builder, it will require more time/work on your end for each booking, but you will get the storytelling and branding elements you're looking for.

You may want to try to vibe code something that has the speed and automation you're looking for and the branding and storytelling. It doesn't have to be perfect but get to as close to what you want as possible. Then, hire a developer to create a plugin for you. If you do it right, 60-80% of the work will already be done for them.


Edson Osmond (Photographer & Travel Guide, Lets Go Wild):

Thanks so much for your advice it's really helpful


Nathan James (Head of Digital, BudgetBro Travel Budgeting App):

Own your own customers. Educate new ones on social media why it’s worth booking direct and what they get from it vs booking with OTA’s. Make sure you’re capturing data about why people are staying with you so you can get ahead of their next trip marketing wise for next time. Ie was it birthday/honeymoon, holiday etc.


Edson Osmond (Photographer & Travel Guide, Lets Go Wild):

Many Thanks


Jake Jeong (Founder, DocentPro):

I’ve had a chance to discuss a similar topic with several DMCs and travel agencies, and in most cases, you eventually run into the same distribution challenge.

Booking engine plugin: As you mentioned, it’s ultimately just a tool. It lacks context, storytelling, and branding, which makes it hard to create a differentiated user experience.

Itinerary/booking flow using a website builder: This approach requires significant resources. Through building DocentPro (an AI travel companion from planning to booking), I’ve learned that delivering real value in travel products is extremely challenging, especially when there are already many mediocre trip planning tools in the market.

Personally, I’d prefer using social media as the main distribution channel, leveraging authentic content and then connecting users directly to a purchase website.

We recently tested this approach with a personal color activity provider in Korea, where creators shared their real experiences (branding, storytelling, and distribution), and travelers were able to book the product right after.

docentpro.com/activities/Glow-Up-Package_MjM1Nzg3

This model worked quite well for us.


Edson Osmond (Photographer & Travel Guide, Lets Go Wild):

thanks so much eventually i can make a right decision


End of comments.

#7. Photos from Toronto Travel Massive's Showcase Evening at Hotel X: (9 upvotes, 3 comments).


Posted by Kateryna T in Article , Travel Massive, Community, Toronto, Canada, Accommodation.
Featured on Feb 4, 2026 (2 days ago).
External link to website.

The [Toronto Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/toronto-travel-massive-156537040) wrapped up January with a [Hotel X spotlight](www.travelmassive.com/events/travel-massive-toronto-and-hotel-x-showcase-1075351758) — a modern downtown hotel located steps away from where the FIFA World Cup™ will take place this summer.

The evening kicked of with a welcome prosecco in the hotel’s cosy VIP room, the group then split into three groups where travel trade and media attendees got an exclusive tour of the hotel.

With doors open across the floor, we had an opportunity to see the full range of suites at the hotel, from standard rooms to the incredible two-story loft featured on Bachelor Canada 📺. We also gained access to the all-season rooftop pool, screening room and cinema.

The evening wrapped with a networking reception inside the hotel’s 'Kandy Gallery' and was highlighted by an exciting giveaway – one lucky attendee won a relaxing staycation at Hotel X.

Among attendees were expereinced travel advisors from Travels, Quintessential Travel Group, The New Era Travel Advisors, Trevello, The Travel Agent Next Door; journalsits representing Fodors, PAX Media, Independent, Innovator, Paths to Travel Magazine, bloggers; travel creators from JenzJourneys, Mary's Happy Belly, Ms Jackson Travels, See The Room, She Roams, Travel Mammal Media; and PR profesionals from Coveted Co, Fever Pitch, and VoX International.

Learn more at [hotelxtoronto.com](www.hotelxtoronto.com)
*Images courtesy of Hotel X*


3 comments:

Roxanne forde gooden (Travel advisor, The new era travel advisors):

This is great.


Kateryna T (Writer, Photographer, and Content creator, pathstotravel.com):

It was really great to see you all out for this event despite the stormy weather!


Ian (Founder, Travel Massive):

🤩


End of comments.

#8. Morocco Travel Massive: A travel community in Morocco (165 upvotes, 2 comments).


Posted by Christine DePalo, Pilar Avila in Community , Travel Massive, Meetup Group, Morocco, Marrakesh, Casablanca.
Featured on Feb 4, 2026 (2 days ago).

Travel Massive Morocco connects riads, tour operators, DMCs, travel media, startups, and creators across the Kingdom to meet, collaborate, and showcase Morocco as a world-class destination.

Guided by community leaders [Christine DePalo](www.travelmassive.com/@christine-depalo), [Pilar Avila](www.travelmassive.com/@pilar-avila) and co-hosts, we bring together Morocco's diverse travel community—local tourism professionals, international creators, and travel innovators—to share ideas, foster collaboration, and promote authentic Moroccan experiences.

Whether you're designing bespoke desert adventures, hosting travelers in traditional riads, leading culinary tours through bustling souks, or innovating in travel tech, Travel Massive Morocco is your gateway to meaningful connections in the industry. Join us!


2 comments:

Christine DePalo (Tours, retreats, travel coaching, travel advisor, Journeys & Zen Morocco):

So excited to welcome you to Morocco Travel Massive! Join us to connect with fellow travel professionals, share ideas, and celebrate everything that makes Morocco an extraordinary destination. See you at the next meetup!


Pilar Avila (Owner & General Manager, Free People Riad & Spa):

Looking forward to seeing you all at our next gathering Feb 14 at Maison Culturelle du Tapis. Thanks to Christine DePalo for getting this chapter up, running and thriving! Marhaba!


End of comments.

#9. NYC Travel Massive's January Mixer Round Up + Photos: (4 upvotes, 1 comments).


Posted by Tom Buckley in Article , Travel Massive, Community, New York City.
Featured on Feb 4, 2026 (2 days ago).
External link to website.

Braving frigid 15-degree temperatures, we kicked off our [first 2026 community gathering](www.travelmassive.com/events/travel-massive-nyc-january-mixer-7037347713) at the [Churchill Tavern](www.thechurchillny.com) in Manhattan last week.

Attendees included the fabulous video journalist [Juliana Broste](www.travelmassive.com/@travelingjules) "TravelingJules”; [David Solomito](www.travelmassive.com/@david-solomito-6310839717) of Sage Hotels; [Susan Black](www.travelmassive.com/@susan-black-3911791456) of Wozitude; [Katie Reece](www.travelmassive.com/@katie-rees-3141078253) from VisitBritain; and [Kevin O’Leary](www.travelmassive.com/@kevin-oleary-6960717586) of Samantha Brown Media. We were also delighted to welcome new faces, including [Tom Strodel](www.travelmassive.com/@tom-strodel-5113897419) of Tripphoria and [Josephine Wong](www.travelmassive.com/@josephine-wong), among many others.

Later that week, many members from the NYC community attended the [Travel & Adventure Show](travelshows.com/shows/new-york/) and [TravMedia's IMM](travmedia.com/immnorthamerica/) at the Javits Center.

Stay tuned—new programming is already in the works.


1 comments:

Fatih Anass ():

🤩


End of comments.

#10. Insanely early morning flights to charter destinations?: (0 upvotes, 2 comments).


Posted by Anders Björk in Discussion , Aviation.
Updated on Feb 4, 2026 (2 days ago).


2 comments:

Anders Björk ():

I’ve been noticing that flights to classic charter destinations like Greece seem to depart insanely early in the morning lately. I’m talking 5–7 am takeoffs that basically require getting up in the middle of the night. I get that airlines want to maximize aircraft usage and avoid congestion later in the day, but it still feels extreme compared to how it used to be. For me this is a real downside, because I almost pick destinations based on flight times alone. I really hate starting a trip already exhausted from lack of sleep, especially when it’s supposed to be a relaxing holiday.

Is this something others are seeing too, or is it mainly a Sweden thing? I’d be curious to hear if travelers from other countries are also dealing with these super-early charter departures, or if you’re still getting more humane flight times elsewhere.

I really wish the Swedish charter companies would let you filter trips by departure time on their websites, because for me that alone can be the deciding factor when choosing where to go.


Ian (Founder, Travel Massive):

I'm sure there's some members who work in aviation who know the answer to this — but my guess is that those desirable airport slot times are not available for seasonal charters and constrained on both origin and destination airports. I'd also guess that most families and holiday-makers want to maximise their time abroad so prefer the earlier flight.


End of comments.

Upcoming Events

HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:


#1. Marrakech Meet Up at Maison Culturelle du Tapis


City: Marrakech, Morocco
When: Saturday 14 February, starting at 16:00
Description:

Join the Travel Massive Morocco community for an afternoon of culture and connection at Maison Culturelle du Tapis in Marrakech

After our previous gatherings, we're bringing Travel Massive to the heart of Marrakech's medina. Join us (Christine, Pilar, and Nasser) as we explore Morocco's carpet heritage and connect with fellow travel professionals.

Our afternoon includes guided tour of the museum followed by networking in an intimate cultural setting and visit to the terrace cafe. Share insights, discuss challenges, discover collaboration opportunities, and build genuine connections with Morocco's travel community.

Schedule:
4:00pm - 4:15pm — Arrival & welcome
4:15pm - 5:00pm — Museum tour with Nasser Ksikes of Maison Culturelle du Tapis
5:00pm - 6:00pm — Networking

Link to event page

#2. Traveltech Meet Up with Thayer Ventures and Another Trip


City: Edinburgh
When: Monday 23 February, starting at 5:00 PM
Description:

We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers for our next TravelTech meetup, bringing together investment insight, AI innovation, and the future of commerce in travel.

​Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Ventures, one of the world’s leading Travel and Hospitality Tech investment firms, will share his perspective on where the most exciting opportunities in travel innovation are emerging and what investors are really looking for next.

​Gavin Rooney, Founder of Another Trip, will explore the fast evolving intersection of AI and travel influencers, unpacking how content, creators, and technology are reshaping how travellers discover and book experiences.

​​Come for the conversations, stay for the pizza, beer, and great company!

Link to event page

#3. Chicago Museum Tours Spotlight


City: Chicago
When: Thursday 26 February, starting at 5:30 PM
Description:

Join this special Travel Massive event to learn about Chicago Museum Tours by experiencing their most popular tour, the Art Institute Highlights Tour!

Sharp at 5:30pm, embark on a captivating 2-hour journey with a tour guide from Chicago Museum Tours through the heart of creativity at the Art Institute. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a complete novice, or simply seeking inspiration, this tour of the Art Institute is an unforgettable experience.

After the tour, debrief and unwind at a nearby bar. The first drink is on Chicago Museum Tours.

Limited spots available! Registration closes on Tuesday, February 24th.

Learn more about Chicago Museum Tours here: www.chicagomuseumtours.com.

Link to event page

#4. How travel professionals can use A.I. to automate their workflows


City: Toronto
When: Thursday 26 February, starting at 6:00 PM
Description:

Hello Toronto Travel Massive community,

The content of this event has been updated to appeal to a broader audience.

Tired of drowning in repetitive tasks like keeping track of leads, managing bookings, handling customer emails, or pulling endless reports?

What would you do with an extra 5 hours a week? 10 hours a week? This session is designed specifically for professionals in the travel industry who want to learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can streamline your operations, reduce your costs, and free up more of your time to focus on creating better traveller experiences.

Our Chapter Leader Rain Takahashi will be providing us with AI tools that can help travel professionals, across all niches, save hours a day.

Who should attend?
• Travel agents, agencies, and tour operators.
• Event and group travel planners.
• Hospitality professionals and destination managers.
• Anyone curious about how automation can save time and unlock new opportunities in the travel industry.

What You’ll Learn

• Real-world uses: How AI can automate everyday tasks. From automating admin tasks like meeting notes, creating a content calendar, automating how you pitch/outreach, etc. AI can do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on the tasks with the highest ROI.

• Practical demos: Simple automations you can set-up today. If time allows, Rain will walk everyone through the process of setting up an AI customer service bot.

• Growth opportunities: How automation helps scale your travel business, boost customer satisfaction, improve retention and ultimately, make you more money.

👉 No tech background needed. Just bring your curiosity—this session will show you how easy it is to plug AI automation into your existing workflows.

We will also do an open mic at the beginning of the session, so if you have something to share, prepare a 1min elevator pitch and make sure to wrap it up with a call to action. We will pick a few people at random to share with the room.

⏰ Schedule of activities:

6:00 PM: Arrival

6:15 PM: Welcome and Open mic

6:30 PM: Presentation + FAQ

8:00 PM: Event ends

Meet your speaker: Rain Takahashi
Founder, jauntin.com

15 years ago, Rain Takahashi read the book The 4-Hour Work Week and it blew his mind. Since then, he has dedicated his life to “automation” so he can work without working, giving him the freedom to travel and do other things he loves.

About the venue sponsor:

The Well sets the stage for meaningful experiences that draw people from near and far to Eat, Shop, Work, Live and Play. Designed for community engagement, the Wellington Event Venue boasts 5,038 sq. ft. of a dynamic space nestled within Wellington Market on the Lower Ground level.

Learn more about the Wellington Event Venue:
thewelltoronto.com/directory/wellington-event-venue/

Learn more about The Well: thewelltoronto.com

Join the conversation 💬

• Travel Massive: @travelmassiveTO #TravelMassiveToronto
• Wellington Event Venue at The Well: @hewell_to

🎟️ Event registration: there is a maximum capacity, so make sure to register. If there is a waitlist, we would encourage you to still sign-up in case someone is no longer able to come. If there are any cancellations, we will add people from the waitlist. In the meantime, please have a look at your Travel Massive profile and take a moment to make sure it is up to date as that helps us verify attendees.

Can’t make it? Get some of Rain’s n8n workflows for free through his Skool community: shorturl.at/fAJLb

Always join the waitlist, cancellations happen, capacity can change.

👉 Please note:

* All guests must be registered to attend.
* No +1s please.
* Must be an active member of the travel industry to attend with an approved and updated profile on www.travelmassive.com. Please make sure to describe what your role is in the travel industry and add associated social media and website links.

👉 Cancellations: If you are no longer able to attend, please try to release your ticket 48 hrs (2 days) before the event so others can attend. Thank you for understanding.

🚨As these events are limited capacity, we have a 3-strike no show policy.

📸 This event might be photographed by a member of a Travel Massive team or/and our event partner. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know upon arrival.

Land acknowledgement: We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishnabe and, in particular, the Mississauga’s of the New Credit whose territories we gather on. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

Link to event page

#5. SUNDAY FAM: Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour w/ Culinary Adventure Co.


City: Toronto
When: Sunday 1 March, starting at 3:00 PM
Description:

Join us for an exciting Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour 🥟🧀🌮

There are two dates for this FAM, this is Sunday, March 1. If you are available both dates, register for both and we will choose for you.

Named one of the 9 Best Food Tours in the World by Forbes, this Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour is perfect for visitors and locals hungry to explore the city’s boldest, tastiest neighbourhoods. This tour includes 18+ tastings and treats, including a traditional multi-course Dim Sum feast.

Learn more about the tour: culinaryadventureco.com/tour/chinatown-kensington-market-food-tour

Who is this event for:

• Active travel media and creators (journalists, reporters, bloggers, creators, influencers, YouTubers, podcasters).
• Travel advisors and consultants who book experiences in Toronto.

👉 Important Housekeeping: Because this is a FAM the RSVP process will be processed via a waitlist. 👈

If you are interested in participating, please confirm you are available, you fit into the attendee industry niche, and then join the waitlist. Selected attendees will be added to the guest list by the Travel Massive team and automatically notified by email.

📝 Your TM Profile goes a long way: Make sure to complete your Travel Massive profile with:

• A profile picture
• Your title and company name (ie. blog name, or "freelance" if applicable)
• Social media links and a website link (if you don’t have a website, feel free to add your Muckrack link, creator portfolio, or other relevant web page)
• In your bio, elaborate on your expertise or speciality, so that by reading it we can quickly tell which travel industry niche you fall into

About Culinary Adventure Co.

100% family-owned and operated, Culinary Adventure Co. has been serving up unforgettable food tours and culinary experiences since 2010 - and because we’re family-run, we truly care. One of Canada’s largest culinary tourism operators, we delight locals and international visitors alike through neighbourhood food tours and custom corporate culinary experiences across Canada. Awarded the Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award and recognized as a Canadian Signature Experience, we’re also Toronto’s most five-star–rated Food + Drink operator on TripAdvisor. Come hungry... Every Bite Tells A Story™.

Learn more on culinaryadventureco.com

⏰ Schedule of activities:
2:45 PM: Meet the group and your tour guides
3:00 PM: Tour begins
6:00 PM: Tour concludes

🎁 Event giveaway:

Prizes and contest details will be announced shortly ⏰

​​💬 Join the conversation:

Travel Massive: @travelmassiveTO #TravelMassiveToronto

Culinary Adventure Co.: IG: @culinaryadvco / FB: @culinaryadventureco / X (Twitter): @culinaryadvco / #culinaryadvco

🎟️ Event registration: There is a maximum capacity, so make sure to register. If there is a waitlist, we would encourage you to still sign up in case someone is no longer able to come. If there are any cancellations, we will add people from the waitlist. In the meantime, please have a look at your Travel Massive profile and take a moment to make sure it is up to date.

👉 Please note:

* All guests must be registered to attend.
* No +1s please.
* Must be an active member of the travel industry to attend with an approved and updated profile on www.travelmassive.com. Please make sure to describe what your role is in the travel industry and add associated social media and website links.

👉 Cancellations: If you are no longer able to attend, please try to release your ticket 48 hrs (2 days) before the event so others can attend. Thank you for understanding.

🚨As these events are limited capacity, we have a 3-strike no-show policy. As this is a FAM, no-shows or under 12-hour cancellations will count as 2 strikes.

📸 This event will be photographed by a member of a Travel Massive team or/and our event partner. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know upon arrival.

Land acknowledgment: We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishnabe and, in particular, the Mississaugas’ of the New Credit whose territories we gather on. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

Link to event page

#6. TUESDAY FAM: Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour w/ Culinary Adventure Co.


City: Toronto
When: Tuesday 3 March, starting at 3:00 PM
Description:

Join us for an exciting Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour 🥟🧀🌮

There are two dates for this FAM, this is Tuesday, March 3. If you are available both dates, register for both and we will choose for you.

Named one of the 9 Best Food Tours in the World by Forbes, this Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour is perfect for visitors and locals hungry to explore the city’s boldest, tastiest neighbourhoods. This tour includes 18+ tastings and treats, including a traditional multi-course Dim Sum feast.

Learn more about the tour: culinaryadventureco.com/tour/chinatown-kensington-market-food-tour

Who is this event for:

• Active travel media and creators (journalists, reporters, bloggers, creators, influencers, YouTubers, podcasters).
• Travel advisors and consultants who book experiences in Toronto.

👉 Important Housekeeping: Because this is a FAM the RSVP process will be processed via a waitlist. 👈

If you are interested in participating, please confirm you are available, you fit into the attendee industry niche, and then join the waitlist. Selected attendees will be added to the guest list by the Travel Massive team and automatically notified by email.

📝 Your TM Profile goes a long way: Make sure to complete your Travel Massive profile with:

• A profile picture
• Your title and company name (ie. blog name, or "freelance" if applicable)
• Social media links and a website link (if you don’t have a website, feel free to add your Muckrack link, creator portfolio, or other relevant web page)
• In your bio, elaborate on your expertise or speciality, so that by reading it we can quickly tell which travel industry niche you fall into

About Culinary Adventure Co.

100% family-owned and operated, Culinary Adventure Co. has been serving up unforgettable food tours and culinary experiences since 2010 - and because we’re family-run, we truly care. One of Canada’s largest culinary tourism operators, we delight locals and international visitors alike through neighbourhood food tours and custom corporate culinary experiences across Canada. Awarded the Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award and recognized as a Canadian Signature Experience, we’re also Toronto’s most five-star–rated Food + Drink operator on TripAdvisor. Come hungry... Every Bite Tells A Story™.

Learn more on culinaryadventureco.com

⏰ Schedule of activities:
2:45 PM: Meet the group and your tour guides
3:00 PM: Tour begins
6:00 PM: Tour concludes

🎁 Event giveaway:

Prizes and contest details will be announced shortly ⏰

​​💬 Join the conversation:

Travel Massive: @travelmassiveTO #TravelMassiveToronto

Culinary Adventure Co.: IG: @culinaryadvco / FB: @culinaryadventureco / X (Twitter): @culinaryadvco / #culinaryadvco

🎟️ Event registration: There is a maximum capacity, so make sure to register. If there is a waitlist, we would encourage you to still sign up in case someone is no longer able to come. If there are any cancellations, we will add people from the waitlist. In the meantime, please have a look at your Travel Massive profile and take a moment to make sure it is up to date.

👉 Please note:

* All guests must be registered to attend.
* No +1s please.
* Must be an active member of the travel industry to attend with an approved and updated profile on www.travelmassive.com. Please make sure to describe what your role is in the travel industry and add associated social media and website links.

👉 Cancellations: If you are no longer able to attend, please try to release your ticket 48 hrs (2 days) before the event so others can attend. Thank you for understanding.

🚨As these events are limited capacity, we have a 3-strike no-show policy. As this is a FAM, no-shows or under 12-hour cancellations will count as 2 strikes.

📸 This event will be photographed by a member of a Travel Massive team or/and our event partner. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know upon arrival.

Land acknowledgment: We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishnabe and, in particular, the Mississaugas’ of the New Credit whose territories we gather on. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

Link to event page

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